Britain changed Troubles legacy legislation after talks with Irish Government, says ambassador

The Taoiseach said last week that the Government will use its presidency of the Council of Europe to push back against British proposals to grant immunity for Troubles-era killings

British Ambassador to Ireland, Paul Johnston: 'We recognise it is a sensitive and controversial issue and our proposals have provoked a lot of opposition.' Picture: Eddie O'Hare

The British government altered its Troubles legacy legislation after discussions with the Irish Government, the British ambassador to Ireland has revealed.

The 100-page Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill offers immunity for both former paramilitary groups and British state forces who co-operate with investigations run by a new information recovery body.